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Ahead of their Western Conference Finals duel with the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel hinted the return of the Purple and Gold’s two-center rotation to match up against Nikola Jokic. On Vogel’s media availability on Wednesday, the coach showered Jokic with praise, highlighting his rather eccentric playstyle and how it has […]

In the Boston Celtics’ Game 1 defeat to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, Kemba Walker scored just 19 points on a horrendous 31.5 percent from the field. With that said, Danny Ainge didn’t mince words on his assessment of Walker’s performance. However, he did express his confidence that the guard will bounce […]

Citing an inside source, NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins said that the Los Angeles Clippers will break the team up after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semis. “The Clippers are going to break this up, whether you like it or not. I heard from an inside source they are […]

After their heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets, sources reveal that fatigue may be the reason for the Los Angeles Clippers’ struggles. Per Marc J. Spears, several Clippers players wanted to take a breather during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the Western Semis. Several Clippers were so fatigued during Game 7 […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George horrendously missed a 3-pointer in Game 7 of the Western Semis against the Denver Nuggets. Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard took this as an opportunity to retaliate at George for the latter’s ribbing of his 30-foot 3-pointers. Via Twitter, a fan asked Lillard if George’s terrible miss […]

The Denver Nuggets have completed the 3-1 series comeback, booting out the Los Angeles Clippers to move on to the Western Conference Finals. Right after the upset victory, NBA players flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts. Nikola Vucevic of the Orlando Magic expects fans to slander the hell out of the Clippers. After all, […]

Bam Adebayo’s clutch block in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals will go down as one of the best swats in Miami Heat history. Right beside it is a similar play by none other than LeBron James during his stint in South Beach. Below is a side-by-side comparison of Adebayo and James’ blocks. Adebayo’s […]

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat is in the record books as the first player to block a potential game-tying or go-ahead dunk in the final minute of a playoff game since the advent of play-by-play in the 1996-97 NBA season. Per Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Adebayo’s block of Jayson Tatum of the Boston […]

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler powered his way to a clutch and-1 lay up over Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. And it proved to be the game-winning basket. With 23.2 seconds left, the Heat were down by one point in overtime. And with the game on the […]

After missing three field goals, Stephen Gostkowski of the Tennessee Titans redeemed himself by hitting the game-winner against the Denver Broncos. Peep the clip below to see Gostkowski’s field-goal which put the Titans ahead of the Broncos, 16-14. It ended up being the final score as the Broncos failed to score. Gostkowski puts the @Titans […]

Former NBA player and three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas shared his thoughts on why Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is so dominant. From his observation, the Slovenian’s supreme mastery of the fundamentals makes him a step above the rest. Arenas appeared on Fubo Sports where he discussed the difference between athleticism and fundamentals. According to […]

The New York Knicks have a chance to acquire veteran guard Chris Paul this upcoming offseason via trade. They have the cap space and the assets to do so. What many fans do not know is that they actually had a chance to land the star guard last year but chose not to. Per Marc […]

Right after Kobe Bryant’s untimely demise in January, the Los Angeles Lakers organization decided to dedicate this year and the following seasons to the Black Mamba’s memory. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel shared one specific way his team honors Bryant during practice. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, Vogel shared that they honor Kobe during […]

Mike D’Antoni and Billy Donovan, both of whom recently parted ways with their respective teams, are reportedly set to be interviewed for the Philadelphia 76ers head coaching job. To recall, right after the Sixers got swept in the first round of the 2020 playoffs, the team fired their seven-year coach Brett Brown. Under Brown, Philly […]

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints 34-23, legendary quarterback Tom Brady shared an honest assessment of his performance. In their season-opening loss, Brady threw two interceptions, one of which resulted in a touchdown for the Saints. After the game, Brady criticized himself and the Buccaneers’ “poor execution.” “Well, I certainly […]

Boston Celtics rookie Grant Williams had a chance to give his team a safe four-point lead with 35 seconds left in Game 7. Unfortunately, Williams missed both free throws which would’ve banished him from the team. But good for him, Jayson Tatum was able to snag the offensive rebound, saving the Celtics’ series and probably […]

Ahead of their duel with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shared his thoughts on why the Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala acquisitions could go down as one of the best trade deadline moves ever. After the Celtics’ practice on Sunday, Stevens gave a breakdown of his […]

In the season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans, boos were heard as the two teams locked arms to show racial unity. Texans defensive end JJ Watt who was right in the middle of the action, couldn’t grasp the reason behind these boos. Per NFL reporter James Palmer, Watt saw nothing […]

After his monster NFL debut, Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire shared what his headspace was during their game against the Houston Texans. Per Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest, Edwards-Helaire admitted that he still couldn’t accept the fact that he rushed for 138 yards and had one touchdown in his professional debut. Despite being […]

In the season opener between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs, Texans players chose not to go out for the anthem. After the game, Texans general manager explained the reason behind the move. Per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, O’Brien said that his players were sending a message to everyone. Them not […]

After snagging the Game 4 victory to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis joined the media for a postgame presser. But instead of receiving a question, Davis got some barks from a dog. Given the current situation, not all reporters were allowed to head to […]

Newly-minted Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash appeared on Inside the NBA where he discussed everything and anything basketball. Towards the end of his segment, Shaquille O’Neal gave him a slight ribbing about one of his MVP trophies. Unfortunately for Shaq, Nash decided to retaliate. Peep the clip below to witness the fun little exchange […]

During Game 4 of the Western Conference semis, former Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough took a friendly jab at Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe for his controversial tweet a few years ago. Yahoo Sports reporter Vincent Goodwill referenced Bledsoe’s tweet to slam the Houston Rockets’ lackluster play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game […]

The Game 6 antics of Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has received an ample amount of criticism, with some Boston Celtics fans believing that he might have contributed to Jayson Tatum’s late-game turnover. Tatum himself has been made aware of the matter, but he downplayed Nurse’s role. Per Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Tatum […]

Most basketball diehards were tuned in to their respective TV screens during the double-overtime thriller between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Hip hop star Kanye West also tuned in to the game. But unlike the rest of us, he was watching on a 100-foot screen. Kanye flexed his massive 100-foot screen […]

The NBA is currently investigating a potential bubble violation by Danuel House of the Houston Rockets. If proven of any wrongdoing, House might not be able to return in the West Semfinals. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Rockets have listed House “out” for Game 4 on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the […]

In the Boston Celtics’ Game 6 loss to the Toronto Raptors, Kemba Walker struggled all game long. The C’s star guard ended the game with just five points. In the post-game presser, Walker and Brad Stevens shared their thoughts, noting that the Raptors’ defense made it a priority to get him out of rhythm. Per […]

Five-time All-Star and NBA Champion Chauncey Billups has been named a candidate for the Indiana Pacers head coaching job. In a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Pacers have begun interviewing candidates for the head coaching post. They have spoken with Billups and are planning to talk again soon. As the Pacers begin preliminary […]

In Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets, Landry Shamet perfectly anticipated Nikola Jokic’s layup and stuff it into the backboard. Peep the clip below to see Shamet’s perfect timing. While he isn’t necessarily known for his shot-blocking, the guard made Jokic’s layup attempt look silly. […]

Like basketball diehards, NBA players — both current and retired — were tuned in to the double-overtime thriller between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semis. Like us, they couldn’t contain their excitement. Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals, LeBron James locked in his 162nd playoff win, surpassing Derek Fisher in the all-time wins list. James now stands alone in the all-time playoff wins list after tallying 162 wins for his career. Fisher stands second place with […]

After their heartbreaking Game 5 loss in the Eastern Semis to the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Kyle Korver will talk to his family to decide whether to continue playing or hang up his jersey and sneakers for good. The Bucks’ early playoff exit marks the end of Korver’s contract, making the 39-year-old an unrestricted […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni’s contract will expire at the end of the season. While signing him is the number priority of the Rockets, sources reveal that the decision ultimately belongs to D’Antoni. According to NBA reporter Jared Greenberg, a source close to D’Antoni said that the coach is pleased that Daryl Morey and […]

Was New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday snubbed from the NBA All-Defensive teams? Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard, who has had many battles with Holiday, certainly thinks so. On Twitter, Lillard retweeted and commented on JJ Redick’s thoughts on Holiday’s exclusion from the All-Defensive Team. Beyond a snub . https://t.co/cxklDjN4tJ — Damian Lillard […]

After 15 seasons in the NBA, Milwaukee Bucks forward Marvin Williams is retiring from the professional circuit. Williams was the second overall pick of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, where he spent his first seven seasons. After which, he played two seasons donning the Utah Jazz jersey before spending the next six […]

Much to Kendrick Perkins’ surprise, PJ Tucker of the Houston Rockets was left out from the All-Defensive Teams. Via Twitter, Perkins had some choice words for the snub. Perkins expressed his disappointment on social media, tagging Tucker’s snub as “flat out ridiculous.” PJ Tucker Not Making AN All-Defensive Team Is Flat Out RIDICULOUS!!! Carry on… […]

Couple Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns apparently ran into Blake Griffin of the Detroit Pistons — the model’s ex — after a date at Nobu. As reported by Mail Online, Jenner and Booker almost crossed paths with Griffin and his crew at Nobu. Photos reveal the two parties leaving the restaurant […]

In Game 3 of the Western Conference semis, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic stunned the defense of the Los Angeles Clippers with a dazzling outlet pass to Monte Morris. Nikola Jokic has unleashed a number of outlet passes. But what makes this impressive is that he lobbed the ball right to Morris right after […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet played a pivotal role in cooling the heads of Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka during a tense moment in Game 5 of their second-round series against the Boston Celtics. Concerns on the Raptors’ chemistry arose after the tense moment, but VanVleet downplayed such worries. Per Josh Lewenberg of The Sports […]